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A night at the Opera
March 2, 2009 Leave a Comment
PARIS –‚ A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Palais Garnier, the beautiful and historic theater once home to the Paris Opera. Located in the heart of Paris’ aptly named opera district, the Palais Garnier is the perfect destination for those travelers keen to avoid tourist-magnets like the Eiffel Tower, the [...]
Puccini for Beginners
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Puccini for Beginners is a witty romantic comedy that borrows heavily from the Woody Allen-type, offbeat humor. The title speaks to the fact that the main character, Allegra, (Elizabeth Reaser) is a lesbian opera fan who finds herself getting into overly dramatic situations that are commonplace in opera. Allegra, whose girlfriend had recently broke up [...]